The decorating tips for rooms with fireplaces cover everything from furniture choices to mantel decorations to selecting and maintaining fireplaces and stoves. More than 200 color photos, 25 illustrations.

As Wright's houses changed over the course of his career, one dominant feature remained constant: a fireplace. In all he designed more than one thousand, each meant to anchor the home architecturally and spiritually. This book captures the appeal hearths held for Wright, showing the many variations he achieved. The Wright-at-a-Glance series showcases the work of one of the world's best-known architects. Comprising twelve books in all, this series offers an overview of Wright's life, buildings, and designs.

Pictorial essay on fireplaces from the 17th century through the 20th century also covering iron fireplaces, chimney doctors, chimney sweeps, andirons, accessories, and even fireplace cookery with recipes to use in a fireplace. (352pp. illus. index. Masthof Press, 1996.)

This Depression-era guide provided safe recreation for visitors to national parks. Finely crafted drawings and plans offer a window into a bygone era of handyman activity and plenty of still-useful information.